Video: Baked Sweet Potato Fries

BAked Sweet Pottao Fries

UPDATE:  This is not a new recipe but I wanted to share a video demonstrating the technique!  Still one of my go-to-faves whenever I’m in the mood for fries!

Originally posted 12/5/2007 :

I think I’ve mentioned it before but that won’t stop me from saying it again, “I love fries”. Love em’!

What’s not to love? Seriously, you tell me because I can’t think of one thing.

I also love sweet potatoes (what can I say, I just love food)… so needless to say, these fries really do it for me; they’re the best of both worlds.

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Video: Basic Knife Skills (UPDATED)

Knife Skills

When it comes to cooking simple Clean & Delicious™ meals, knowing some basic knife skills promises to save you time in the kitchen!

So I  thought it was due time to update my original video and share everything any home cook needs to know when it comes to basic knife skills.

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Video: The Easiest Way To Cut A Pineapple

Pineapple

I’m not a big fan of pre-prepped produce from the grocery store.

It’s more expensive.  Less flavorful.  And usually not so fresh.

BUT at the end of the day, we’ve all gotta pick and choose our battles SO if pre-prepped produce is what helps you get your fruits and veggies on the table, then more power to ya!

But since it is my mission to get more delicious and nutritious foods into your bellies, more often, I thought, maybe, just maybe…

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Clean Eating Roasted Shrimp and Green Beans

Shrimp and Beans

In case it’s not obvious, the two key factors that weigh the heaviest when it comes to cooking (for me) are; simplicity and nutritional density.

Notice how I put simplicity first?

Truth be told, that even for me (a self-proclaimed, ‘health conscious foodie’) more times than not ‘time and ease’ tend to outweigh health and nutrition once the clock starts ticking…

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Dark Chocolate Covered Pomegranate Drops

Chocolate Pomegranate

My apologies for being so MIA the last couple of weeks.  We have been shooting lots of videos for the New Year and I was preparing the family to head back East for the next few weeks.  That paired with x-mas cards and holiday shopping and you’ve got a girl that’s been fairly ‘offline’…

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Clean Eating Turkey Chili

Turkey Chili

This one is simple.

I haven’t thrown in any extra veggies or magical ‘super-foods’.

This is a straight-forward, no-frills, chili recipe that reminded me that sometimes you’ve just gotta let a classic be a classic.

It’s warm, cozy, comfort food at it’s delicious best (and it just so happens to be packed with protein and fiber to boot;)).

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